After Espinal
25. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The morning was nice and cool. It looked like it might rain, but it didn't. The walk went through some nice forests.
At some point I caught up with Emmanuelle and Sebastien, and I got a chance toLæs mere
Who needs Tinder 🤣
25. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Enlarge the photo and read for yourself!
This was at the food stall at Alto del Erro.
I asked the stall attendant what they do with all that underwear, but she was an employee and said she had noLæs mere
Walking with Emma
25. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Emmanuelle and I kept walking together to Zubiri.
Zubiri
25. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
I had lunch in Zubiri with my French friends. They were staying there for the night, and I kept going to the next town, Larrasoaña.
Mystery of the Abbey
25. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
On the way to Larrasoaña I passed by this old abbey. There was a sign on the road inviting pilgrims to go in and get a 'very nice stamp' (we collect stamps every day to get a compostela when we getLæs mere
Thank you feet, legs, and Garmin 🙏
26. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
This was the longest day walk of my whole life. I didn't expect to walk over 36k in a day at any stage, and especially not so early in the Camino.
Most people leaving Larrasoaña today, as well asLæs mere
A good day
27. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Last night I was so exhausted, I didn't know how my feet and legs would be today. But I had a good sleep and recovered well.
I stayed at albergue Camino del Perdón and we were only 5 guests there,Læs mere
Suelta de vacas
27. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
I would never pay to see animals being exploited and harmed, and would not buy related merchandise, because that's what keeps the practice alive.
When I got to Puente La Reina today, the main streetLæs mere
Puente La Reina
27. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
This was the biggest town I passed through today.
Adjusting
27. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
This is day 5 of my walk and I got into a good routine. Packing and unpacking every day is almost automatic, and I got much better at keeping my stuff organised, with easy access to what I need, whenLæs mere
Villatuerta
28. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
I spent last night at albergue Etxeurdina, in Villatuerta. I ended up there by mistake, but turned out to be great.
This is a small village and not many walkers stop here. Most would continue toLæs mere
Halfway point oasis
28. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
The village of Lúquin was such a perfect stop. The last part of the walk leading there was in the sun. I was getting hungry and it was time for a break.
I sat in the shade at the plaza, and ate myLæs mere
Los Arcos
28. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
This town is still in Navarre, but looks very different to the others I visited so far. Very modest, a bit run down, but with a very impressive church.
5 cents
28. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
I went for a walk around to get some food. I bought a snack (nuts with cranberries) and dinner (cooked lentils with vegetables) from a small supermarket, and then went to the bakery to get somethingLæs mere
First half of the walk
28. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
I took the route suggested by Jordi, and the shade made a big difference. Morning temperature was in the mid 20s, but it felt hot walking in the sun.
Interesting albergue
28. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
The albergue I had a recommendation for was full, and Jordi suggested Casa de Austria. Here I am.
It doesn't have the modern facilities I have enjoyed so far, but it's charming in its own way. It's aLæs mere
Viana
29. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
On my way to Logroño, I started the day walking with an older German couple. They started walking in Munich!!! That would be 2,700k to Santiago, and they have done over 2/3 of the way, in a bit overLæs mere
Entering new commune
29. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
The sign marks the end of Navarra and the beginning of La Rioja.
Tapas paradise
29. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Logroño is known as the gastronomical capital of Spain, so I went to check it out with my new friends Jane (from Ireland) and Lubo (Bulgarian living in Spain).
The photos were taken around 9pm, whenLæs mere
No time for update today
29. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
I didn't have time to post today, but made it to Logroño and was out until late. Early rise tomorrow.
These aren't night photos
30. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
Believe it or not, these were taken in the morning. I woke up at 5 and started walking at 5.45, to avoid some of the afternoon heat.
Sunrise outside Logroño
30. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
I think I will see a few more sunrises, as afternoons are getting over 30°C.
1 week today
30. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
The first week of the walk went quickly, and I made more distance than expected. I end each walk very tired, and with sore legs, but I recover quite well overnigh.
As I said the other day, I keepLæs mere
Nájera
30. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
I'm spending the night at albergue Puerta de Nájera. It's very pretty inside, looks like a hotel, if not for the dorm style rooms. I have a small room with only one set of bunks, I was very lucky. ItLæs mere
Easiest day so far
31. juli 2022, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Today I walked from Nájera to Grañón. Just over 30k per my GPS, but it was mostly flat and, importantly, there was no sun until the last 7k.
I started before 5.30 am and was already at Azofra atLæs mere



































































































